-Niall's Point of View-

At closing time, I walked to Louis' work station, noticing he was playing with a bright bright blue fabric in his hands. 

"What's that?" I asked sitting on his stool.

"I think it's Harry's beanie. He must have forgotten it today." Louis mumbled. I nodded pushing the stool over to Louis' side.

" So like, do you like Harry?" Louis eyes widened.

"Niall I just met him like 3 hours ago, come on mate." He groaned. I spun around.

"Come on, he was giving you heart eyes." His eyes darted to the beanie.

"You're insane mate."

"Lou he might as well have been drooling for you." Louis shook his head. "I don't see why it's so hard to move on." His head snapped up.

"It's not hard, it's just harder because of Alex." Alex, of course makes everything difficult. You see, Louis didn't break Alex's heart. It was the other way around. Alex used Louis for one thing and one thing only. Frustration. Outside, Alex was a saint a perfect boyfriend as some would say. All through High school he and Louis were happy. Course, that's when Louis started to change his appearance. Nobody really knew why. And he would come to work some days with bruises or cuts. Usually it was bruised arms. And I never asked, because Louis has a reputation to start shit with people who treat others like crap. So I never asked when I should have, because nothing seemed fishy. Lou never complained about his relationship once. Not once. He loved Alex. His boyfriend in real life though? Fucking psycho. He hit Louis, he tore him limb from limb. Screamed at him every chance he got. I really don't want to get into the sexual stuff, but it wasn't pretty to hear from Louis' mouth.

Lou doesn't like to get into details His eyes'll panic. Break down in panic. Whenever someone asks about 'em, he just kinda goes numb. Zones out y'know?

"Harry's a nice lad Lou-"

"How would you know? You just met him." He interrupted.

"But I didn't just meet Liam. And Liam doesn't hang out with abusive pricks."

"He says he gets messed with at school." I nudged Louis' shoulder.

"Well there you go! Practically twins."

"Aren't opposites supposed to attract?" I huffed at his response "Alex-"

"Alex is in locked up Louis! He wouldn't come back anyways if he got out. He ain't coming back. He will never come back Louis I swear on my life." I promised. Louis is one to hide 'motions, now it was all coming out though. His eyes showed fear and sadness.

"Niall he's always fucking there!" He pulled up his shirt to reveal Alex's name tattooed on to the side of him. I nodded. "He made me get this. He owns me. He knows it. Whether you swear on your life or not, I can guarantee you he's going to hurt me again. He always finds a way. I put him in there for 3 and a half years. 2 have already gone by, what am I supposed to do at 3?" He snapped. I grabbed his arms.

"He can't hurt you now. I've got you. And I promise you. I will never hurt you. As long as I live, Alex will not hurt you anymore Louis, you hear me?" He shook his head.

"I want to believe you Niall, but I can't"

-Harry's Point of View-

"Whatcha thinking Hazza?" Liam asked me. I had been staring at the ceiling for the last 10 minutes. Usually when I do that, Liam says he can smell smoke coming from my brain thinking to hard.

"I don't know what I'm thinking. What do you think I'm thinking?" I asked. Liam shook his head and grinned.

"I'm guessing about Louis."

"Yep." I replied glancing over at him. We exchanged grins before Liam spoke up.

"Niall's quite cute as well yeah?" I rolled my eyes and sat up.

"So you do have a crush on him. Hard to think that someone who plays basketball would go after someone who jams needles though your ears." He shrugged.

"I'm just saying he's attractive. I never said I liked him. But I did find out he's pansexual" Liam happily added. I gave him a confused look. "He's not gender preferable, he's personality preferable." I raised my eyebrows.

"And you know this how?' I asked.

"I told him you were gay." He flatly stated. I groaned. "What? You aren't suddenly closet are you?" He asked.

"No but you didn't have to just go out and tell them." I sighed. "Why are you even talking about people's sexuality with a guy you just met anyways?" He shrugged and joined me on the bed. I sat up.

"I don't think it's a big deal. I have his number. Who knows maybe I could give you some tips on how to ask Louis on a date." I rolled my eyes and shoved my face into my pillow.

"And how do I do that Liam? Enlighten me. Explain to me how should I get Louis to go on a date with me. When I, didn't even say I liked him." I asked sarcasm heavy in my voice.

"You fancy him. You definitely do anyone can see that. And to the other questions, I don't know it's not like you can get another Tattoo right now." He chuckled. I pondered his advice, even If he was kidding.

"What If I want to?" I asked. Liam gave me a dumb look.

"You can't be serious." He stupidly replied. I gave him a dimply smile. "You're gonna get more Tattoos to impress a guy?" He asked. "Tattoos are permanent! It's not some pick up line that you can-"

"You'd come with and get to see Niall, so hush up" I smirked. He gave me a look of irritation, but didn't continue the subject. Eventually though, Liam hopped off my top bunk and onto the floor. 

"I'm gonna go to sleep. Night Haz." Liam yawned. I yawned as well, pulling the covers over my body.

"Night Li"

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It was Sassmasters birthday an hour ago. So HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOUBEAR! I always have a soft spot for Louis. Niall as well but Louis was... I don't know he's just so loveable.

Also a very Merry Christmas to those who celebrate. And If you don't just have a fun day chilling!

Much Love to you all.

-V